good luck. bring someone with you. My friend jamie had his bike taken in brick lance after he'd just gotten back from a long cycle trip. he hung out all day. saw the bike, followed the much bigger guy, saw his chance, grabbed it. The guy punched him so hard he says he saw stars but didnt let go of the bike as he knew he'd never see it again. He ended up making a movie about it. I think its still the exception rather than the rule to get your bike back - but good luck.
good luck. bring someone with you. My friend jamie had his bike taken in brick lance after he'd just gotten back from a long cycle trip. he hung out all day. saw the bike, followed the much bigger guy, saw his chance, grabbed it. The guy punched him so hard he says he saw stars but didnt let go of the bike as he knew he'd never see it again. He ended up making a movie about it. I think its still the exception rather than the rule to get your bike back - but good luck.